Kolten Wong | 2B, Cardinals | Born: 10/10/1990
Tyler Greene was the 30th overall selection in the 2005 draft. It was the Cardinals second pick that year; they took Colby Rasmus two spots earlier. At this point, both players appear to be busts, really. I suppose St. Louis fans can take solace knowing that the Cards flipped Rasmus for important pieces in their World Series run. But there’s little consolation on Greene’s side of things. He’s awful, and it’s clear that he’s not a long term option as an everyday 2B. There is hope for St. Louis, however. Kolten Wong is officially the Cardinals’ 2B of the future. He took that right after being drafted 22nd overall a year ago, and his performance in the minors has only solidified his position as such.
Out of the University of Hawaii, Wong made his pro debut at Low-A Quad Cities where he batted .355/.401/.510 over 222 PA. Most had him pegged for High-A to open 2012, but the Cardinals chose to move him along more aggressively, sendi...

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